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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,276.46, 13,920.15 and 3,437.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,276.46, 13,920.15 and 3,437.14 is: 5,157.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,276.46 : 13,920.15 = 3,437.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,276.46/13,920.15 = 3,437.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,276.46x = 13,920.15 × 3,437.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,276.46x = 47,845,504.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,845,504.37/9,276.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.73

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